{"product_id":"supreme-tenor-saxophone","title":"Henri Selmer Paris Supreme 94DL Professional Tenor Saxophone","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Century of Selmer, Reimagined from the Ground Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever played a Mark VI and wished it had the intonation consistency of a modern horn, or played a Series III and wished it had just a little more of that vintage warmth and suppleness — you're not alone. That tension has lived in the tenor saxophone world for decades. The Henri Selmer Paris Supreme 94DL is the result of a 12-year development program aimed squarely at resolving it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 94DL is Selmer Paris's current flagship Bb tenor saxophone, and the \"DL\" designation tells you something important right away: this is the Dark Gold Lacquer finish, paired with the exclusive Supreme engraving that makes it instantly recognizable. Underneath that striking exterior is an instrument that was built with input from professional tenor players across every genre — a redesigned bore, an elongated bell, and a refined key system that together define what a modern professional tenor can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a working professional, an advanced student preparing for conservatory-level performance, or a dedicated player looking for a horn that genuinely rewards your technique, this is the instrument that earns serious consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA New Bore That Changes the Way the Tenor Plays\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tenor saxophone has always been a physically demanding instrument — larger and inherently more resistant than the alto. Selmer Paris tackled this head-on with a larger bore design on the Supreme that redistributes the overall balance and introduces a sensation of lightness that players typically associate only with smaller horns. The result is a horn that responds with less effort, especially in the softer dynamic range where tenors can sometimes feel sluggish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe newly tooled, elongated bell shape optimizes intonation and the production of low notes, while a new neck bore taper with increased entrance and exit diameters provides greater projection and a fuller sound — directly improving the intonation of octaves and overall timbre. For players who spend a lot of time in the lower register or who do section work where pitch consistency is critical, these are real, tangible improvements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eErgonomics and Keywork Designed for Speed and Reliability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key system on the Supreme has been rethought from scratch. A hinged left-hand pinky table lets you move smoothly between those tricky low-register keys without the hesitation that can trip up fast passages. The side keys have been redesigned and repositioned to reduce the reach between them, and the right-hand F#\/F direct adjustment arm gives technicians a more precise, reliable setup point — which means better regulation out of the box and easier adjustments over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck receiver features a 3-point concentric clamp with an adjustable nickel-silver tightening ring, creating a more secure neck-to-body junction that resists deformation and maintains a consistent acoustic seal. The octave key mechanism uses Teflon inserts in the sockets, reducing friction and wear for a lighter, quieter action. Leather pads with rivetless metal resonators round out the mechanical picture — a setup chosen to maximize both clarity and response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Supreme Legacy and the 94DL Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelmer Paris's history runs through virtually every defining tenor saxophone recording of the 20th century — the Balanced Action, Mark VI, Super Action 80 Series II, Series III, and Reference each contributed something essential to the language of the saxophone. The Supreme was built to distill those qualities: the legendary suppleness of the Mark VI, the ease of the Series II, the precision and elegance of the Series III, and the power of the Reference — combined in a single instrument using modern manufacturing tools, including in-house 3D modeling for precise tone hole extrusion and neck diameter boring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 94DL's Dark Gold Lacquer finish gives the instrument a warm, slightly subdued appearance compared to a standard gold lacquer — a look that complements the Supreme's exclusive hand-engraved motif. It's a horn that looks as considered as it plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bb Tenor Saxophone, professional level\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bb, range from low Bb to high F#\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Gold Lacquer with exclusive Supreme engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBore:\u003c\/strong\u003e New larger bore design for greater flexibility, projection, and intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newly tooled elongated bell shape for improved low-note production and intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Receiver:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-point concentric clamp with adjustable nickel-silver tightening ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctave Key System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teflon inserts for reduced friction, lighter, quieter action\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft-Hand Table:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinged pinky table for fluid movement between keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Regulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct F#\/F adjustment arm for precise, reliable setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather pads with rivetless metal resonators\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-year R\u0026amp;D program incorporating input from professional tenor players across genres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henri Selmer Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supreme 94DL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94DL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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